Peridot in Volcanic Rock

Peridot in Volcanic Rock from Kilbourne Hole, near Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Segment of a Peridot xenolith from the explosion debris field of an 180,000-year-old volcano. When the surface of the specimen is viewed under magnification many transparent green Peridot fragments are visible. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #19786.

Locality

Kilbourne Hole, near Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Dimensions

6 x 5 x 5 cm.


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